Israel: the good, the bad, and the ugly (Part 3)

So, your guide to what’s good, bad and just plain ugly about the Holy Land comes to an end with this last list…which could get very ugly. Here it is, the absolute worst of Israel and yes, you have been warned!

Again, don’t take this too personally, these are things that really tick me off about Israel, and don’t forget I’ve been here a looong time. If you’re on a trip or vacation to the Holy Land, you’re likely to have an amazing time without getting hit by any of the following…

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4. Tell my bank manager about it
5. Try the Christmas Eve carol service at Immanuel Church in Yaffo. Or take a trip up to Nazareth. Either of those will restore a little of the vibe.
8. I know there’s a queue, but I just have a quick question ;)
9. Ya have to get married abroad :(
11. That’s most of ’em, no?
12. Sshhhhhhh – tfu tfu tfu
17. See #4
18. I know people that live in Petah Tikva that think it’s great there. Go figure…

As someone originally from Los Angeles and Texas, I agree with all of these. But then, summer where I live, in the north, isn’t nearly as nasty as down south. Actually, winter is my biggest problem here, it’s TOO cold!! (Compared with Texas and Los Angeles).

I also moved here … 11 years ago. I still love it here but I can definitely understand your opinion.
I can’t argue with the list except that 1)you left Afula off of the awful cities list (should have been destroyed with Sodom and Gemorra) and 2) I actually live in Ramat Poleg, the Southern tip of Netanya and love it here but I do hate the city proper (and the people there) so there are “good” sections of Netanya — I’m proof of it.
Can you make a list of good things, too?
what about the way people actually help each other? The personal interest and care you get even among strangers? Music festivals? Hi-Tech? Practically free medical? Freedom to camp out on the beach, mountains, fields without an authority telling you can’t or charging you a fee? One day a year without cars, television, noise etc (Yom Kippur)? I could go on but I’ll leave that to you?

Sooo true! They always shouting and talking loud so everyone will hear about their business or shove their nose in ur! Or strangers will just start talking to u on the street for no reason & ask u about personal stuff! What the hell!?